Academic Advising in Bumpers College

Presented byAlice GriffinCoordinator of Advising & Retention

Academic Advising

Mission statement

– Enhance the educational experience and maximize opportunities for students in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.

Academic Advising(see Advising Web page)

New Student Issues– Understanding Degree Requirements

124 credit hours State Minimum Core (p. 40 of University catalog) College Policies (p. 70 of University catalog)

– Interpreting ACT/SAT scores (see page 27)– Academic Policies

English Chemistry I lab Advanced Composition

Transfer Student issues– Become familiar with the Transfer Equivalency Guide

http://www.uark.edu/registrar/TransferCredit/

– Student must submit official transcripts to Registrar’s Office

Special Populations

Career Planning– Internship opportunities– Networking with Professional Organizations– Job Leads– Recommendations

Academic Advising

College Resources– Advising Webpage – All About Advising Newsletter– College Web Page http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/33.htm

– Dean’s Office (AFLS E108)

– Department Mentor/Advising Committee Rep– Advising Information sessions– Academic Enhancement Program

Academic Advising

University Resources– Enhanced Learning Center (Gregson Hall 041)– Center for Educational Access

(ARKU 104)– University Health Center/CAPS

(Corner of Maple & Garland)– Academic Advising Council (AAC)

http://aac.uark.edu/– Dean of Students Office (ADMN 325)– University Catalog of Studies

Academic Policies (pages 35-49) College Degree Requirements (page 70)

Academic Advising

Ultimate keys to advising success:– University Core Requirements– College Requirements– Departmental Requirements- Academic Forms:http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/139.htm

- 8 Semester Degree Completion Program

- ISIS

Academic Forms(http://bumperscollege.uark.edu/139.htm)

Advising forms Course Substitutions Petition to Take Course Work Financial Aid Appeal forms Petition for Academic Standards Administrative Change of Registration Forms

8 Semester Degree Completion

First semester full time freshman

students must follow

the designated

sequence of courses Cannot change or

alter degree plan

ISIS - Integrated Student Information System

See Breadcrumb

Cheat Sheet

Participate in training

opportunities-

http://www.uark.edu/admin/isisdir/pages/training.htm

Why Academic Advising?

“Academic advising is the only structured activity on the campus in which all students have the opportunity for on-going, one-to-one interaction with a concerned representative of the institution.”

Wes Habley

Why, you ask?

“An excellent advisor does the same for the student’s entire curriculum that the excellent teacher does for one course.”

Mark Lowenstein, 2005

Academic Advising

Remember, if you need assistance call the Coordinator of Advising & Retention:

Alice Griffin

575-2121

agriffin@uark.edu